XP-Pen
XP-Pen Artist Pro 22 Gen 2
A solid mid-range drawing tablet for PC and console players, leading with 21.5 in.
61/100
21.5 inPen Display2.5K QHD
£700best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Tilt recognition
- Pen eraser
- Windows
- Above-average active area diagonal
- No battery-free pen
- No wireless
Score profile
Scored against the drawing tablets classWhere the XP-Pen Artist Pro 22 Gen 2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type and display
TypePen Display
Screen size21.5 "
Resolution2.5
Pen
Tilt recognitionYes
Pen eraserYes
Active area and accuracy
Active area diagonal21.5 "
Controls
Programmable keys2
Compatibility
WindowsYes
macOSYes
AndroidYes
ChromeOSYes
More specs
Resolution1440
Has displayYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowXP-Pen Artist Pro 22 Gen 2 vs XP-PEN Artist 24 Pro
XP-Pen Artist Pro 22 Gen 2Artist 24 Pro
| XP-PenXP-Pen Artist Pro 22 Gen 2This page | XP-PENArtist 24 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61 /100 | 61 /100 |
| Active area | 21.5 " | 23.8 "Better |
| Pressure levels | — | 8192 |
| Pen technology | — | PA2 |
| Type | Pen Display | Pen Display |
Who it's for
Is the XP-Pen Artist Pro 22 Gen 2 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable drawing tablet for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need battery-free pen, in which case a higher-tier drawing tablet is the better call.
Competitive player
Cares about latency, precision and feel.
good
Everyday user
Work and play, wants a reliable all-rounder.
good
Budget buyer
Wants solid basics without overspending.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the XP-Pen Artist Pro 22 Gen 2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 61/100 against other drawing tablets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the XP-Pen Artist Pro 22 Gen 2?
Its tilt recognition stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Artist Pro 16 Gen 2?
The Artist Pro 16 Gen 2 scores 62/100 versus this one at 61/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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